Yallingup
A 55.3% vacancy rate in a suburb where 45.9% of residents own their home outright tells the Yallingup story directly: this is a coastal lifestyle destination, not a conventional residential market. With just 1,195 residents spread across 74.34 square kilometres, population density sits at 16.1 persons per square kilometre, far below state and national norms. Household income ranks in the 81.8th percentile nationally, the median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, and 93.1% of dwellings are separate houses. The combination of high outright ownership, minimal renter share of 13.9%, and exceptional vacancy points to a market dominated by holiday homes and sea-change owner-occupiers rather than working families.
Population
1,195
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,147/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$537K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $537,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,270, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability relative to income is one reason 45.9% of homeowners hold their property free of any mortgage, compared to the national average of around 31%. Separate houses account for 93.1% of the stock, and 53.5% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national mix, reflecting the prevalence of large coastal homes. Buyers entering the market should note that the 55.3% vacancy rate signals a large holiday-home segment, which can compress rental yields but also limits competing supply when genuine owner-occupier homes come to market.
For Buyers
The median house price is $537,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,270, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability relative to income is one reason 45.9% of homeowners hold their property free of any mortgage, compared to the national average of around 31%. Separate houses account for 93.1% of the stock, and 53.5% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national mix, reflecting the prevalence of large coastal homes. Buyers entering the market should note that the 55.3% vacancy rate signals a large holiday-home segment, which can compress rental yields but also limits competing supply when genuine owner-occupier homes come to market.
For Investors
At first glance, the numbers look attractive: weekly rent of $400 against a $537,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.9%. However, the 55.3% vacancy rate is the critical qualifier. That figure reflects seasonal holiday-home stock sitting empty for much of the year, not a structural supply gap. The renter share is just 13.9%, giving landlords a thin permanent tenant base. Development activity recorded zero applications in the past 12 months, so no new supply pressure is evident. Investors seeking long-term rental income face an occupancy challenge, while those targeting short-stay accommodation must weigh council regulations and seasonal demand patterns in the Margaret River region.
Schools in Yallingup iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yallingup Steiner School
PP-6 · 116 students
Demographics
The median age of 48 sits 8 years above the national median, placing Yallingup among the older coastal communities in WA. The couples-without-children segment makes up 36.6% of families, consistent with the post-children sea-change profile. University qualifications reach 36.9%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting a well-educated professional and managerial base: Professionals (148 workers) and Managers (124) are the two largest occupation groups. Overseas-born residents at 20.7% are close to the national average. Ancestry is predominantly English (602), Irish (165) and Scottish (142), making this one of the more Anglo-Celtic demographics in WA. Volunteering at 27.2% is notably high, above typical suburban averages, suggesting strong community engagement despite the sparse permanent population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is the defining tenure characteristic: 45.9% of residents own their home outright and a further 40.2% hold a mortgage, leaving only 13.9% renting. This 86.1% owner-occupier rate is substantially higher than the national figure of around 68%. The stock is almost exclusively separate houses at 93.1%, with semi-detached at 2.2% and apartments at just 1.2%. The bedroom profile is skewed large, with 53.5% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms, compared to a national share well below that figure. The 55.3% vacancy rate is exceptional and reflects the holiday-home character of the area rather than structural oversupply. Rent-to-income at 18.6% is comfortable for the small renter cohort, well below the 30% stress level.
Mortgage / mo
$2,270
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$931
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
55.3%
Unoccupied
493
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.6%
Couples, no children
895
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads local employment at 15.0% (69 workers), driven by the ongoing demand for coastal property builds and renovations in the Margaret River region. Hospitality follows at 11.5% (53 workers) and Healthcare at 11.3% (52), together reflecting the service economy underpinning a tourist area. Manufacturing at 9.5% and Professional/Technical services at 9.1% round out the top five. Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, well below the national rate, though the labour force participation rate of 56.3% reflects the older age profile: 280 residents are not in the labour force. The full-time employment rate of 52.4% and part-time share of 257 workers suggest many residents balance lifestyle with flexible work arrangements.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.4%
Part-time
45.4%
Participation
56.3%
Employed
540
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.9%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
20.7%
Dwellings
403
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 85.9% of commuters driving, consistent with the rural fringe location where public transport is unavailable. Walking and cycling account for 8.8% of journeys, higher than many outer suburban areas, reflecting the compact village character. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby towns such as Dunsborough for schooling. Crime data is not available for Yallingup in this dataset. Only 2.3% of residents (25 people) need daily assistance, a low figure consistent with the generally healthy, affluent permanent population. The mortgage-stress rate of 24.4% and rent-to-income of 18.6% are both below stress thresholds, suggesting financial wellbeing for resident households is solid relative to the national average.
Drive
85.9%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
8.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yallingup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yallingup a good suburb to live in?
Yallingup suits a specific lifestyle: a low-density coastal environment with 16.1 persons per square kilometre, high outright homeownership at 45.9%, and household income in the 81.8th percentile nationally. The median age of 48 and volunteering rate of 27.2% point to an engaged, established community. Trade-offs include no public transport and no schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Yallingup?
The median house price is estimated at $537,000 (based on 2025 rent-derived data). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,270, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.4%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $400 for the small renter segment.
What schools are in Yallingup?
No schools are recorded within the Yallingup suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb's small permanent population of 1,195 and holiday-home character mean families rely on schools in nearby towns. University qualifications among residents reach 36.9%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Yallingup safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Yallingup in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 2.3% of residents need daily assistance, the unemployment rate is low at 2.2%, and household income ranks in the 81.8th percentile nationally, all characteristics typically associated with lower-disadvantage, lower-crime areas.
Is Yallingup good for property investment?
The 55.3% vacancy rate is the key risk factor: much of the housing stock consists of holiday homes that sit empty for extended periods, limiting reliable rental income. Weekly rent of $400 against a $537,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%, but achieving that requires consistent occupancy. With zero development applications in the past 12 months, supply growth is minimal.
How is Yallingup's population changing?
Yallingup's permanent population of 1,195 is small and stable, with 78% of residents remaining in place over the reference period. The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, indicating an aging resident base rather than a growing family-oriented community. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting limited growth in the near term.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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